Top 10 Odessa Attractions

Odessa is a city of a unique atmosphere, with romance, creativity and all kinds of beauty in the air, that’s why this magnificent place is famous far beyond the borders of our country. Every year, more and more tourists visit Odessa. They are eager to rest at its wonderful beaches, to experience its special local spirit, to explore architectural, historical and nature wonders thanks to which the city competes with famous European capitals. Odessa’s attractions live for ever in classic books and masterpieces of great musicians. This southern city is popular all over the world.

There are over 140 nationalities living in Odessa and each of them contributed to the culture and history of this city creating unique attractions. Odessites are very proud of their history and famous heroes which you may get to know going on any sightseeing tour or just talking with local people.

Even a whole month won’t be enough to see all Odessa sights as they are so numerous here! That’s why we have picked up top 10 attractions where you should go by all means while visiting this “Pearl at the sea”, as the song goes.

A scent of the sea and a moon over Lanzheron…

Lanzheron is something else. So many people used to come here in search of spiritual food. This place is more than just a way much more than just the city beach and the former holiday home of the Earl of Lanzheron.

Set a pause: this is City Garden

The street Lanzheronovskaya was named after aforementioned earl. And this street will take you to the very heart of Odessa - to the City Garden. Just like 200 years ago this park attracts magically people from all over the world..

Romantic and stillness: approach Vorontsov Palace

If you are wishing to run away from urban noise without going far from centre then you should visit Vorontsov Palace and Colonnade standing nearby. All the conversation sheer out in here and even a slight whisper echoes in old marble.

Many things in one spot: going to Arcadia

If you still haven’t found a pleasant companion for nice walks you can try to find them in lively Arcadia. It’s a place of numerous cafes, attractions, a water park, a walking alley, dozens of clubs, and most importantly people of all ages and nationalities.

Counting steps climbing Potemkin Stairs

It is hard not to notice the main staircase of the city - Potemkin. Its beauty was noted by such well-known writers as Alexander Green, Jules Verne, Mark Twain and many others. It is also a very good test for your physical training...

To see something you will remember for life: Odessa Opera House

Just between Deribasovskaya street and Potemkinskaya stairs there is Odessa Opera house. The architecture of the building is admired all over the world. If Odessa is called a pearl by the sea then this Opera House can be called a pearl of Odessa.